Job Description
Shift: Evenings typically 3:00 pm -11:30 pm . 5 days a week. EOW, EOH
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Contract length - 8 weeks
Job Summary:
Phlebotomist I will be trained to perform venipunctures and skin punctures on all age groups, from neonates through adults. Phlebotomist I will obtain blood specimens, process specimens for analysis, utilize the appropriate computer systems to register patients, facilitate billing, and perform overall specimen accessioning and processing. Phlebotomist I will have interpersonal communication ability to explain the blood drawing process and to show a comforting attitude toward patients.
Job Duties:
- Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
- Knowledge of adequate and correct collection requirements.
- Performs accessioning procedures appropriately and accurately to ensure positive identification of the specimens Exhibits accuracy in specimen identification, labeling, accessioning, processing, and patient billing.
- Demonstrates basic problem solving skills.
- Recognizes and resolves basic discrepancies as appropriate.
- Escalates more advances problems and discrepancies to appropriate Phlebotomist III, Analytical Specialist or Supervisor and Team Leader.
- Provides for timely transport of the specimen to the appropriate specimen processing or analyzing location.
- Accurately processes specimens for analysis according to prescribed procedure and provides for timely transport of the specimen to the appropriate specimen processing or analyzing location.
- Evaluates specimen suitability and acceptability.
- Resolves discrepancies as appropriate.
- Initiates recollection process as appropriate.
- Accurately processes specimens for analysis according to prescribed procedure.
- Knows and abides by the Geisinger and related policies and procedures including compliance policies.
- Provides phlebotomy coverage as trained and required to Geisinger Community Practice offices, skilled nursing facilities, or performs in-home phlebotomy for homebound patients.
- Successful completion of initial and subsequent competency exams required.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 (NO EXEMPTIONS)
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Vikas Kumar
Direct No: 703 652 4949